Nuances in the Management of Hand and Wrist Injuries in Athletes

Edited by Dr. Sanjeev Kakar, this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine delves into the intricacies of managing hand and wrist injuries in athletes. The volume covers a wide range of topics crucial for practicing clinicians, including:

• Imaging of the Hand and Wrist – A comprehensive overview of imaging techniques for diagnosing hand and wrist injuries in athletes.
• Hand and Wrist Tendinopathies – An in-depth look at the management of tendinopathies affecting the hand and wrist in athletes.
• Distal Radius Fractures in the Athlete – Insights into the management of distal radius fractures, a common injury in athletes.
• Acute Scaphoid Waist Fractures in the Athlete – A detailed discussion on the diagnosis and treatment of acute scaphoid waist fractures in athletes.
• Carpal Fractures Other than Scaphoid in the Athlete – A focus on the management of other carpal fractures in athletes.
• Management of Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures in the Athlete – Strategies for managing fractures of the metacarpals and phalanges in athletes.
• Thumb Ulnar and Radial Collateral Ligament Injuries – An exploration of the diagnosis and treatment of thumb collateral ligament injuries in athletes.
• Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain in the Athlete – Causes, diagnosis, and management of ulnar-sided wrist pain in athletes.
• Wrist Injuries in the Paediatric Athlete – A special focus on wrist injuries in young athletes, including prevention and treatment strategies.
• Evaluation and Treatment of Flexor Tendon and Pulley Injuries in Athletes – A comprehensive guide to the evaluation and treatment of flexor tendon and pulley injuries in athletes.
• Extensor Tendons Injuries in the Athlete – An in-depth look at the management of extensor tendon injuries in athletes.
• Therapy Challenges for Athletes – Overcoming the challenges of rehabilitation and therapy for athletes with hand and wrist injuries.

This issue is part of the four volumes selected annually by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Mark Miller. It provides a wealth of information for practicing clinicians dealing with hand and wrist injuries in athletes.